RHONY’s Luann de Lesseps reveals she’s drinking again after going sober following drunken Christmas rampage

REAL Housewife Luann de Lesseps has revealed she’s drinking again after a period of sobriety following her drunken Christmas rampage two years ago. The RHONY star, 54, confessed to allowing herself a drink “on occasion” after shunning booze following her arrest in Palm Beach, Florida, in December 2017. She told People that she is “back […]

REAL Housewife Luann de Lesseps has revealed she’s drinking again after a period of sobriety following her drunken Christmas rampage two years ago.

The RHONY star, 54, confessed to allowing herself a drink “on occasion” after shunning booze following her arrest in Palm Beach, Florida, in December 2017.

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Luann de Lesseps has said she’s drinking again after a period of sobriety – which was part of a plea deal following her drunken rampage in December 2017[/caption]

She told People that she is “back in the drivers seat” following a “time of reflection” prompted by the new year.

The Countess said: “New Year’s has been a time of reflection.

“I’ve learned a great deal about myself, and I’m in a very good place and finally back in the drivers seat.”

“I’ve always said my journey is day by day.

“I’m toasting to a happy new year ahead!”

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Luann hit rock bottom following her arrest on charges of battery, trespassing and disorderly intoxication.

She later checked herself into an alcohol treatment center – before a second stint in rehab in July 2018.

Her sobriety pledge formed a key part of her plea deal with prosecutors the following month which saw her spared jail.

She was instead sentenced to one year probation, banned from consuming any alcohol or illegal drugs, and ordered to perform 50 hours of community service.

BOOZE BATTLE

But her battle with booze suffered a major setback in April when she failed an alcohol breath test after drinking following a cabaret performance in Chicago.

She said at the time: “I take my sobriety very seriously and like many in my situation, it is a daily struggle.

“I remain committed to doing whatever it takes to continue living a healthy sober lifestyle.”

Her probation was completed in late August.

Thanking fans in an Instagram post, Luann wrote: “Hi my friends, I’m happy to say after a difficult year…I’ve made it through!

“I’m humbled and grateful for this life lesson and ready to put the past behind me and move on with my life. Wish me luck!

“Thank you for your undying support over the year. Love always, Luann.”

Season 12 of The Real Housewives of New York City is expected to air later this year.